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1. Cyprus’ classrooms are changing, and so is the country

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-classrooms-are-changing-and-so-is-the-country

If it's true that compulsory education reflects the society of the future, then Cyprus is on the cusp of transformation, shaped by its ''new Cypriots'': children of migrant families who grow up speaking many languages, far more than those traditionally spoken on the island....

2. Von der Leyen proposes €150 billion borrowing plan for rearmament amid growing security concerns

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/von-der-leyen-proposes-€150-billion-borrowing-plan-for-rearmament-amid-growing-security-concerns

The European Commission has proposed a bold plan to borrow up to €150 billion to lend to EU governments as part of a major rearmament effort....

3. Cyprus rolls out the red carpet for civil servants

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-rolls-out-the-red-carpet-for-civil-servants

A decade after the financial crisis that forced Cyprus to slash public sector benefits under the terms of its bailout agreement, the government is now gradually rolling back austerity measures — handing back perks to civil servants in a move seen as both politically strategic and potentially risky....

4. Anti-immigration rhetoric grows, but immigrants could help Europe's (and Cyprus') aging populations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/anti-immigration-rhetoric-grows-but-immigrants-could-help-europe-s-aging-populations

The rise of far-right, anti-immigration politics across Europe is threatening to accelerate the continent’s demographic decline, experts warn, potentially triggering economic instability, labor shortages, and soaring costs for elderly care....

5. Chemical castration proposed for child rapists in new law

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/chemical-castration-proposed-for-child-rapists-in-new-law

A proposed law currently under development aims to protect children from rapists and address lenient sentencing by introducing chemical castration for convicted individuals as a condition for release from prison....

6. TikTok faces U.S. shutdown by this Sunday: Could Europe be next?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/tiktok-faces-u-s-shutdown-by-this-sunday-could-europe-be-next

TikTok, the global social media sensation with 170 million monthly users in the U.S., is set to shut down its operations in America this Sunday, Jan. 19....

7. US lawmakers push to permanently lift Cyprus arms embargo

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/us-lawmakers-push-to-permanently-lift-cyprus-arms-embargo

Leaders of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus submitted a bill at the US House o Representatives aimed at permanently lifting the arms embargo imposed by the United States on the Republic of Cyprus....

8. Greek and Turkish Cypriot experts unite to combat island-wide plant diseases

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/greek-and-turkish-cypriot-experts-unite-to-combat-island-wide-plant-diseases

Greek and Turkish Cypriot experts are working together to stop the spread of harmful plant diseases that are affecting crops across the whole island. ...

9. Tatar calls for ''new framework'' for Cyprus talks in New Year message

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tatar-calls-for-new-framework-for-cyprus-talks-in-new-year-message

In his New Year message, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar focused on the ongoing Cyprus problem and the economic challenges facing the Turkish Cypriot community. ...

10. Australia to ban under-16s from social media in global first

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/australia-to-ban-under-16s-from-social-media-in-global-first

Australia’s government plans to introduce what it describes as "world-leading" legislation that would prohibit children under 16 from using social media, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced....

11. At the Doorstep of MICA: What to Expect as Crypto Regulation Takes Shape

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/at-the-doorstep-of-mica-what-to-expect-as-crypto-regulation-takes-shape

The European Union's (EU) regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets is envisioned to be shaped by the game changer, Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. ...

12. Cyprus launches new €50 Million plan to boost birth rate

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-launches-new-€50-million-plan-to-boost-birth-rate

Cyprus is rolling out a new set of measures worth over €50 million to tackle its shrinking birth rate, President Nikos Christodoulides announced on Monday....

13. No immediate ban on fuel cars in Nicosia’s center, Ministry clarifies

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/no-immediate-ban-on-fuel-cars-in-nicosia-s-center-ministry-clarifies

Social media buzzed with debate after Transport Minister Alexis Vafeades hinted at a potential ban on conventional-fuel vehicles in parts of Nicosia’s city center....

14. Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates after Nasrallah’s assassination

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-hezbollah-conflict-escalates-after-nasrallah-s-assassination

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has entered a new and uncertain phase following the death of Hezbollah’s leader, Syed Hassan Nasrallah. ...

15. EU Health Commissioner calls emergency meeting as Mpox reaches Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-health-commissioner-calls-emergency-meeting-as-mpox-reaches-europe

The European Union is ramping up its response to the spread of the mpox virus following the first confirmed case in Sweden....

16. Turkish parliament urges recognition of Northern Cyprus as independent state

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkish-parliament-urges-recognition-of-northern-cyprus-as-independent-state

In a resolution marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Attila, the Turkish parliament has called on the international community to recognize the occupied territories in Northern Cyprus as an independent state....

17. Government halts heavy industry in Vasilikos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-halts-heavy-industry-in-vasilikos

The Cypriot government has granted a long-standing request from the Vasilikos area's coordinating committee, prohibiting further heavy industry licensing in the region....

18. Cyprus cuts migrant arrivals by 50%, earns European praise

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-cuts-migrant-arrivals-by-50-earns-european-praise

Cyprus continues to grapple with a significant migration challenge, a situation that has evolved into a complex and multifaceted issue. ...

19. Elections 2024: When, where, and how it all happens

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elections-2024-when-where-and-how-it-all-happens

Preparations for the June 9 elections in Cyprus are nearing completion, according to Menelaos Vassiliou, Head of the Electoral Service. Vassiliou assured that all necessary procedures are in the final stages and everything will be ready for a smooth election day....

20. Occupied territories condemn attack on Limassol mosque

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/occupied-territories-condemn-attack-on-limassol-mosque

In occupied territories, both the Foreign Ministry and the Vakoufika Department have strongly denounced an alleged attack on the Arnaut Mosque in Limassol....

21. Confusion clouds real estate policies in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/confusion-clouds-real-estate-policies-in-cyprus

In the current real estate landscape, confusion reigns supreme, even surpassing the realm of uncertainty, according to an op-ed written by Andreas Andreou, CEO of APS Andreou Property Strategy - Chartered Surveyors. ...

22. Turkey blocks exports to Israel amid Gaza conflict

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/turkey-blocks-exports-to-israel-amid-gaza-conflict

Turkey announced it's blocking exports of 54 different product categories to Israel until a ceasefire is declared in Gaza. This move comes as a response to Israel's military operations in Gaza....

23. Venice introduces entry fee for day trippers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/venice-introduces-entry-fee-for-day-trippers

In a move aimed at tackling over-tourism, Venice, Italy, has unveiled new regulations for 2024, including restrictions on tour group sizes and the introduction of a €5 entry fee for day-trippers....

24. Tractors block streets with beets and manure in EU protest

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tractors-block-streets-with-beets-and-manure-in-eu-protest

Farmers threw beets, sprayed manure at police and set hay alight on Tuesday as hundreds of tractors again sealed off streets close to the European Union headquarters, where agriculture ministers sought to ease a crisis that has led to months of protests across the 27-member bloc....

25. UN's silent visit leaves Cyprus guessing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/un-s-silent-visit-leaves-cyprus-guessing

Maria Angela Olguín Cuellar kept her cards close to her chest, according to the "briefing" from the Presidential Palace......

26. President Christodoulides stands firm on peace plan

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/president-christodoulides-stands-firm-on-peace-plan

President Nikos Christodoulides vowed that he will not put before the citizens a peace plan for the Cyprus issue with which he does not agree and expressed once again his readiness to enter into reunification talks based on the agreed framework. ...

27. Israel halts humanitarian visas, children in Gaza at risk

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israel-halts-humanitarian-visas-children-in-gaza-at-risk

Israel has ceased issuing visas to international staff of humanitarian organizations operating in occupied Palestinian territories....

28. U.S. unleashes over 500 new sanctions on Russia

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-unleashes-over-500-new-sanctions-on-russia

In a bid to escalate pressure on Moscow on the second anniversary of its war in Ukraine, U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled a series of measures, including more than 500 new sanctions targeting Russia....

29. Fallout from Boeing 737 MAX 9 door panel incident, bolts missing

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fallout-from-boeing-737-max-9-door-panel-incident-bolts-missing

A door panel detachment from a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight on January 5 has raised significant safety alarms, with a preliminary report from U.S. investigators shedding light on the concerning incident. ...

30. Spain urges Morocco to stem transit asylum claims amidst rising numbers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-urges-morocco-to-stem-transit-asylum-claims-amidst-rising-numbers

The Spanish government has formally requested Morocco's cooperation in preventing Senegalese passport holders, lacking a Schengen visa in the past two years, from boarding flights with layovers in Spain until February 19. ...

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